Tag: FDA
FDA approves Nuzolvence, new pill for gonorrhea
A groundbreaking new oral antibiotic has recently received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment…
U.S. Sunscreens Aren’t Great. The FDA Could Soon Change That
The FDA is considering a significant update to sunscreen regulations in the U.S. that could allow for the…
FDA approves first new gonorrhea drug in decades
Gonorrhea, caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, has been a persistent challenge for healthcare providers due to its…
Mutual mistrust: FDA staff wary as Høeg becomes top drug regulator
Tracy Beth Høeg, a former resident physician and ultramarathon runner, made headlines back in 2008 for expressing her…
Nonprofit wins FDA approval for rare disease gene therapy, in a first
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new gene therapy called Waskyra for the treatment of Wiskott-Aldrich…
FDA panel urges easier access to testosterone therapy for men
The Food and Drug Administration recently convened an expert panel to discuss the black box warning labels on…
FDA Announcements Spark Vigorous Debate, Controversy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing a period of significant turmoil, with recent announcements and…
Tracy Beth Høeg, Vinay Prasad, ACIP, FDA: Morning Rounds
The FDA has announced that Tracy Beth Høeg will be taking over as the new leader of the…
Top drug regulator Richard Pazdur set to leave the FDA
Top drug regulator Richard Pazdur has announced his retirement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), adding to…
FDA Official Proposes ‘Path Forward’ After COVID Vaccine Claim
The Food and Drug Administration is considering new vaccine measures following the deaths of at least 10 children…
FDA claims Covid vaccine caused kids’ deaths. Experts are skeptical
The recent email from the Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine regulator, Vinay Prasad, has caused a stir…
FDA, CDC, neurodiversity, Healthy Start: Morning Rounds
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